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December 30, 2012

Heading Overt to Pixie's Playground With a Ribbon-Image Card

If you had a to-do list or a list of resolutions for 2012, you can cerharmoniously tear it up. Don't feel bad about yourself. Take a clean piece of paper and write at the top:

2013

and start all over again. There are no grades, only self-forgiveness.

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I almost forgot I wanted to show you this. Some of the Christmas cards I made this year had a ribbon image and my friend, Lolly, whose work I totally admire and respect, suggested I share it with all of you. My Christmas card had a "merry & bright" sediment, but seeing as how it's the last year of the day, well you know what I mean, I changed the sediment to be more ah currante for this post.

Here's the beautiful ribbon I got from the giant $1-$1.99 bin at our local craft store:

I cut a section of the ribbon and wrapped it around a piece of card stock, blinging the corners with silver brads:

Here's the back where you can see it is secured with tape that may or may not be of Scottish descent:

And here's the finished card. You can't tell, but the "happy new year" is embossed.

So there's another idea for using ribbons on cards. Dig in the next time you walk by a cheapo bin of ribbons. Notice I didn't say bin of cheapo ribbons.

Since the white card stock used in my card was from my mahoosive folder of snippity white card stock, and since I know Di and all my other girlfriends over at the Playground at Pixie's Crafty Snippets will be lighting New Year's sparklers and drinking them, too, I'm heading over! I hope you can join us!

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We get the twins for a sleep-over on New Year's Eve, yippee!! Then we have Stanford v. Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Since the twins' daddy got a degree from the University of Wisconsin and another one from Stanford, it's tough deciding which team to root for. Maybe we will flip a coin or, better year, we should just applaud every time N.E. Body from either school does something applaudable!

First, such a fun ribbon idea!!! Love how your card works - sparkles, bling and the coolest way to use on-the-cheap ribbon! Hmmmm...I'm thinking this would make a boatload of Christmas cards!!! You're the bomb! Might have to CASE your idea. Blessings in the New Year Darnell. Bev

I promise you folks, in real life one of these cards is fabulous!! And, am so glad I know the secret - move over and let me into the cheap bin - no way surely, it looks much too grand for that.

Sparklers? Not in the Playground - last time Sarn set her pigtails on fire and Sam had to throw a bucket of water over her whilst Mrs A ran around and shouted for firemen - we ALL love our firefighters!!

Sediments?! Girl, your constant play on words keeps me on my toes all the time! LOL You are the only blogger who makes me "think" whenever I read your words and I LOVE it!Using ribbon like this is insanely clever and looks very pretty too! Thanks for the info about PCS - I'll be checking that out soon :)Have a wonderful New Year! (especially with the twinks)

Super duper idea for the ribbon. Must remember that. Now as you have two twinks one roots for Stanford ad the other for Wisconsin . Before you ask, the eldest roots for the one their Dad got his first degree from. Simples. Gosh I like me thinking sometimes!!! Hugs Mrs A. p.s. Heading over to the playground with the other Mrs A. Tucked under me arm to meet up with the other t wo Miss Di's for a bit of a knees up and some noggin. Cheers!

OMG!!! CLEVER, CLEVER, CLEVER! Never in a kazillion years would I have thought to do this! I usually walk right past 'those bins'. The white stripe and mat on the vibrant red card base really, REALLY showcases the lace image well. Love it!

Oh Darnell, I am so glad I found your blog this year. Such a hoot! Your trick with the ribbon is the bomb! I know I have some sitting in my 'undr the bed' ribbon storage that will work. Must do up a couple for next year before I lose the idea in the muddles of my brain. Enjoy the end of one year and the beginning of another with your twinks!Lu C

I have to go with Wi since all my relatives are from there. My parents families. Love your ribbon card Darnell!!!!! Its gorgeous ! This is such a great idea! Happy New Years to you and your sweet family!

Hi Darnelle have fab ribbon image idea there you do and so glad I popped over to have peek at it too! great share indeed!

Hope you have great time with Twinks and every blessing for 2013!

I am watching the Edinburgh Tattoo as it New years eve here already and fireworks just going off down at jetty by sound of it will be New year in 2 and 1/2 hours..... and you probably only just starting new years eve, just went out the back to have peek at them as you can see them partly from our place! Shaz in Oz.x

Hello my lovely friend, I do love what you have done with the ribbon and I have seen it real life too, how lucky am I then! Only eight hours to go til 2013, looking forward to a healthy and happy one. Have fun with the Twinks this evening and I will wish you a happy new year when it comes in. Hugs, Anne x

BEEEEEEEautiful card Dippy. Love how you use this lovely ribbon and next time I will dive head-first into any box/barrel/canister.....or whatever of ribbon that I see - although moving room has unearthed tons of ribbon I didn't realise I had! So expect creations soon! Have a wonderful night with the twinks and Mister.....I'd love to be with you all. Wishing you a wonderful, happy and prosperous New Year - may all your wishes be granted.

I've never purchased ribbon that wide because I didn't think I'd ever use it. WOW, what a great idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with in 2013. Hugs to you in the new year. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Hello and Happy New Year! Thanks for stopping by. I've managed a bit of crafting this holiday and I've had some lovely time with my family too. Just think of all the cards you could make with that ribbon! Stunning!

Wow, how creative--and gorgeous too! I would never have thought of using ribbon that way. Now I'll be looking in the cheapo bins & at wide ribbon in a whole new way! Enjoy your day and thanks for signing up to follow my blog. I'll be back to visit soon!

That wide ribbon always looks so pretty and luscious in the store, but when I get it home it always sits because I have no idea what practical way I could use it. Now I know! A card, duh! Well done, Darnell, and I hope you, your family, and the twinks have the best year ever in 2013!

Gorgeous ribbon, gorgeous cards made with it.Just had to pop along and wish you a Happy New ;year (following your post on my blog last week re the shootings in America).If only ... two little words that mean so much.wishes for a Blessed New Year for you and yours.

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I have been stamping and making cards since 2002. I've been married 47 years to Kevin, known herein as "Mister." Our son Daniel and his wife Rachel have twin sons Henry and Adam. Card-making and blogging are wonderful hobbies which have brought me noodles of friends! Oh, and I have an imaginary hamster named Hammy who keeps me in line. Thank you for visiting, joining, and commenting! It will be my pleasure to return the flavor!!